House of Cards: Season 3
Season 3 Lore Primer
Key plot threads, lore context, and character stakes you need to remember before diving into this season.
- Directly follows the overarching narrative developments of House of Cards Season 2.
- Faction dynamics and core character alliances shift under escalating external stakes.
- Crucial mysteries introduced previously reach key turning points and narrative reckonings.
- Sets up serialized story arcs that build directly toward the climactic season finale.
Episode Guide
Season 3 Progress Shield
Chapter 27
Feb 27, 2015
A rocky start for the Underwood Presidency. Frank wants to introduce an ambitious jobs program, while Claire sets her sights on the United Nations.
Chapter 28
Feb 27, 2015
Claire's U.N. bid runs into trouble. Frank fights off mutiny with a bold address to the country.
Chapter 29
Feb 27, 2015
The Russian president's state visit becomes a cold war of wills, and some punks heat things up.
Chapter 30
Feb 27, 2015
Claire bypasses Russia at the U.N. Frank tries to outmaneuver a potential challenger and ends up face to face with a higher power.
Chapter 31
Feb 27, 2015
Frank declares war on Congress to jump-start his jobs program. Claire spars with the Russian Ambassador.
Chapter 32
Feb 27, 2015
Frank and Claire travel to Moscow to negotiate the return of an imprisoned U.S. citizen. Claire takes a stand that jeopardizes their plans.
Chapter 33
Feb 27, 2015
The damage is done and the Underwoods must repair it. But deep wounds don't heal fast, and sometimes not at all.
Chapter 34
Feb 27, 2015
A hurricane endangers more than just the entire East Coast and Frank must make a difficult choice.
Chapter 35
Feb 27, 2015
The Jordan Valley erupts in chaos as Frank's campaign is picking up steam. Claire gets distrubing intel and counsels him.
Chapter 36
Feb 27, 2015
Frank needs to deal with Petrov one on one while Claire tries to preserve the peace-keeping mission. Sacrifices must be made.
Chapter 37
Feb 27, 2015
Things turn ugly when Frank, Jackie, and Heather square off during their first debate. Tom joins Claire on the campaign trail.
Chapter 38
Feb 27, 2015
Heather Dunbar goes for the jugular, forcing Claire to confront her worst fears. The rift between Frank and Claire widens.
Chapter 39
Feb 27, 2015
In the midst of the Iowa caucuses, Frank and Claire must confront hard truths about each other.